Insect trapping device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an insect trapping device, which belongs to the technical field of biological science and comprises a folding plate and a trapping component. Wherein the folding plate comprises a plurality of plate bodies which are sequentially connected, every two adjacent plate bodies are arranged in a bent mode in the first linear direction at an included angle, every two plate bodies located at the head end and the tail end of the folding plate are detachably connected, the multiple plate bodies define a containing space, and the two sides, in the second linear direction, of the containing space are each provided with an opening. The opening is communicated with the accommodating space and the outside; the trapping assembly comprises an insect sticking plate and bait, the insect sticking plate is detachably arranged in the containing space, the bait is detachably arranged on the insect sticking plate, and the insects cannot move after making contact with the insect sticking plate. The device does not depend on toxic chemical substances, threats to human health and pollution to the environment are avoided, and the device is more environmentally friendly and safer and has high capture efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bioscience and technology, and in particular to an insect trapping device. Background Technology

[0002] Dermestid beetles are a common and highly damaging pest in places such as herbaria, museums, archives, and granaries. These beetles, primarily belonging to the family Dermestidae in the order Coleoptera, frequently damage insect, bird, and mammal specimens, as well as items containing plant or animal materials.

[0003] However, current technologies for the control and monitoring of dermestid insects have significant shortcomings. Adult dermestid insects exhibit phototaxis, feigning death, gregariousness, and strong flight capabilities, making their control and monitoring challenging. Current control methods primarily rely on chemical fumigation pesticides. These methods are not only highly toxic and harmful to humans and the environment, but also lack environmental friendliness and do not align with modern green pest control principles.

[0004] There is almost no availability of tools for monitoring and trapping dermestid pests, which makes it impossible to detect and control their breeding and spread in a timely and effective manner, posing a great risk and loss to the preservation and management of related items. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an insect trapping device to solve the technical problem in the prior art that it is impossible to effectively trap dermestid pests.

[0006] Based on the above concept, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] An insect trapping device, comprising:

[0008] A folding plate, comprising a plurality of sequentially connected plates, with adjacent plates bent at an angle along a first straight line, and two plates at the beginning and end of the folding plate being detachably connected. The plurality of plates enclose a receiving space, and the receiving space has an opening on each side along a second straight line, the openings connecting the receiving space to the outside; wherein the first straight line and the second straight line are perpendicular to each other.

[0009] The trapping assembly includes a sticky insect board and a bait. The sticky insect board is detachably disposed within the accommodating space, and the bait is detachably disposed on the sticky insect board. Once an insect comes into contact with the sticky insect board, it cannot move.

[0010] Preferably, the folding plate comprises three plate bodies, and the included angle between two adjacent plate bodies is 60 degrees.

[0011] Preferably, the trapping component is provided on the middle plate, and in the plates at both ends, one plate has a folding plate at its end and the other plate has a fixing plate at its end. The fixing plate has a positioning groove, and the folding plate can pass through the positioning groove and connect to the other plate.

[0012] Preferably, the fixing plate is provided with two hook holes, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the positioning groove.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom surface of the sticky insect board is provided with an adhesive part, and the sticky insect board is adhered to the board body through the adhesive part.

[0014] Preferably, the area of ​​the sticky insect board is greater than or equal to three-quarters of the board's area.

[0015] Preferably, the top surface of the sticky insect board is engraved with a marking area for placing the bait.

[0016] Preferably, the marking area is located at the center of the sticky insect board.

[0017] Preferably, the surface of the sticky insect board is yellow.

[0018] Preferably, the folding plate is made of coated paper.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] This invention proposes an insect trapping device that uses bait to lure insects to a sticky trap within a designated space. Once the insects step onto the trap, they become stuck and unable to move, thus trapping them. The folding design offers high flexibility and convenience; multiple sequentially connected panels can be bent and arranged to form the trapping space. The panels at both ends are detachable, facilitating assembly and disassembly, transportation, and storage, and adapting to various usage scenarios and space requirements. Openings on both sides of the trapping space increase the entry channels for insects, enhancing the trapping probability. This is particularly effective for phototactic, gregarious, and highly mobile dermestidative insects like beetles, as the multiple openings increase their likelihood of contact with the trapping device. Once the insects are in contact with the sticky trap, they cannot move, effectively capturing beetles and preventing their escape, thereby achieving efficient monitoring and killing of beetles. Compared with existing chemical fumigation pesticide control methods, this device does not rely on toxic chemicals, avoiding threats to human health and pollution to the environment. It is more environmentally friendly and safer, and has a higher capture efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the insect trapping device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of the folding plate provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the top surface of the sticky insect board provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom surface of the sticky insect board provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bait provided in the present invention in its stored state.

[0026] In the picture:

[0027] 1. Folding plate; 11. Plate body; 12. Accommodation space; 13. Folding plate; 14. Fixing plate; 141. Positioning groove; 142. Hook hole;

[0028] 2. Trapping components; 21. Sticky insect board; 211. Marking area; 212. Sticky part; 22. Bait; 23. Vacuum packaging film. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0032] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0033] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 The insect trapping device provided in this embodiment of the present invention includes a folding plate 1 and a trapping component 2. The folding plate 1 includes multiple plates 11 connected in sequence, with adjacent plates 11 bent at an angle along a first straight line. The plates 11 at both ends of the folding plate 1 are detachably connected. The multiple plates 11 enclose a accommodating space 12, with an opening on each side along a second straight line, connecting the accommodating space 12 to the outside. The trapping component 2 includes a sticky insect board 21 and bait 22. The sticky insect board 21 is detachably disposed within the accommodating space 12, and the bait 22 is detachably disposed on the sticky insect board 21. Insects cannot move after contacting the sticky insect board 21.

[0034] Here, the first straight line direction is defined as the extension direction of the folded plate 1, and the second straight line direction is defined as the width direction of the plate body 11. For ease of description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the directions described below are based on the directions shown in the drawings, but are not limited thereto.

[0035] The insect trapping device proposed in this utility model uses bait 22 to lure insects to the sticky insect board 21 in the containing space 12. Once the insects step onto the sticky insect board 21, they become stuck and unable to move, thus achieving the insect trapping process. The design of the folding board 1 has high flexibility and convenience. Multiple sequentially connected boards 11 can be bent and arranged to form the containing space 12. The boards 11 at both ends are detachable, facilitating the assembly and disassembly of the device, making it easy to transport and store, and adaptable to different usage scenarios and space requirements. The openings on both sides of the containing space 12 increase the channels for insects to enter, increasing the probability of trapping. Especially for dermestid beetles, which are phototactic, gregarious, and have strong flight capabilities, multiple openings increase the likelihood of them coming into contact with the trapping device. Once the insects come into contact with the sticky insect board 21, they cannot move, effectively capturing dermestid beetles and preventing their escape, thereby achieving efficient monitoring and killing of dermestid beetles. Compared with existing chemical fumigation pesticide control methods, this device does not rely on toxic chemicals, avoiding threats to human health and pollution to the environment. It is more environmentally friendly and safer, and has a higher capture efficiency.

[0036] The specific structure of the insect trapping device is described below.

[0037] Regarding the folding plate 1: The folding plate 1 comprises three plates 11, with an included angle of 60 degrees between any two adjacent plates 11. This arrangement of three plates 11 at 60-degree angles ensures that the folding plate 1 forms a stable structure when unfolded, increasing the overall stability of the insect trapping device. It maintains its shape and position in different environments, such as uneven ground or minor external impacts, ensuring the proper functioning of the trapping mechanism. Furthermore, this specific angle and number of plates 11 configuration makes the size and shape of the accommodating space 12 more reasonable. It avoids both insufficient space hindering insect entry and excessive space reducing trapping efficiency, effectively accommodating and capturing a certain number of dermestress beetles. In other embodiments, four, five, or more plates 11 can be selected according to actual needs, which will not be elaborated here.

[0038] Specifically, a trapping component 2 is provided on the middle plate 11. One of the two plates 11 has a folding plate 13 at one end, and the other has a fixing plate 14 at the other end. The fixing plate 14 has a positioning groove 141, through which the folding plate 13 can pass and connect to the other plate 11, thus enabling rapid assembly of the folded plate 1 and improving efficiency. Simultaneously, this connection structure effectively ensures the stability of the folded plate 1 during use, preventing it from easily disassembling or deforming, thus ensuring the reliability of the insect trapping device. When not in use, the device can be easily disassembled and folded, saving storage space and facilitating transportation and carrying. In other embodiments, the two plates 11 at both ends can also be magnetically connected, snap-fit ​​connected, etc., without limitation, as long as they are detachably connected.

[0039] More specifically, the fixing plate 14 is provided with two hook holes 142, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the positioning groove 141. The hook holes 142 provide more ways to fix and suspend the insect trapping device. In practical applications, the device can be flexibly fixed in different locations, such as walls, shelves, beams, etc., by passing ropes, hooks, etc., through the hook holes 142, increasing the device's installation adaptability and enabling it to better adapt to various complex environments and spatial layouts, thus improving the device's flexibility of use. The symmetrical hook hole 142 design ensures that the fixed device is subjected to more even force, maintaining a stable state and preventing tilting or shaking, thereby ensuring that the trapping effect is not affected.

[0040] In this embodiment, the folding plate 1 is made of coated paper. Coated paper has good hardness and stiffness, which can maintain the shape stability of the folding plate 1, ensure the structural integrity of the accommodating space 12, and prevent it from deforming during use, thus providing a stable and reliable space for insect trapping. In addition, coated paper has certain water and moisture resistance, and can maintain good performance in relatively humid environments, and is not easily softened or damaged due to moisture, thereby extending the service life of the insect trapping device. In other embodiments, the folding plate 1 may also be made of plastic sheet, acrylic sheet, or cardboard, etc., and is not limited here.

[0041] Regarding trapping component 2: The surface of the sticky insect board 21 is coated with a high-viscosity waterproof adhesive. This high viscosity makes it extremely difficult for insects to escape once they come into contact with the sticky insect board 21, increasing the success rate of insect capture and ensuring the trapping effect. The waterproof adhesive design prevents moisture in the environment from corroding the sticky insect board 21, allowing it to maintain good stickiness and trapping performance even in humid environments. It can still function stably in high-humidity locations, unaffected by moisture.

[0042] Specifically, the surface of the sticky insect board 21 is yellow. Yellow is a color that strongly attracts dermestid insects. For adult dermestid insects that are phototactic, yellow can better attract their attention, increasing the likelihood that they will actively approach the sticky insect board 21, thereby improving the capture efficiency of the trapping device. In addition, yellow is more conspicuous in many environments, forming a sharp contrast with the surrounding environment, making it easier for dermestid insects to find, further inducing them to fly towards the sticky insect board 21. In other embodiments, when it is necessary to trap other insects, the color of the sticky insect board 21 can be adaptively adjusted according to the characteristics of different insects, which is not limited here.

[0043] More specifically, see Figure 4 The sticky insect board 21 has an adhesive part 212 on its bottom surface, which adheres the sticky insect board 21 to the board body 11. On the one hand, this ensures that the sticky insect board 21 will not easily fall off or shift during use, thus guaranteeing the stability and reliability of the trapping device. On the other hand, the adhesive part 212 makes installing and replacing the sticky insect board 21 very simple and quick, requiring no complex fixing structures or tools, saving operating time and labor costs. Specifically, the adhesive part 212 can be made of strong double-sided adhesive or other adhesive glue, which will not be elaborated upon here.

[0044] To ensure effective trapping, the area of ​​the sticky insect board 21 is greater than or equal to three-quarters of the area of ​​the board body 11. A larger area of ​​the sticky insect board 21 provides a wider capture area, increasing the probability of insects coming into contact with it. Especially for flying and gregarious dermestid beetles, a larger area of ​​the sticky insect board 21 can capture more pests at once, improving trapping efficiency. Secondly, the large area of ​​the sticky insect board 21 covers most of the board body 11, effectively reducing the space where insects might escape by bypassing the sticky insect board 21, thereby enhancing the trapping capacity and reliability of the trapping device.

[0045] See Figure 3 To facilitate the placement of bait 22 by operators, a marking area 211 is engraved on the top surface of the sticky insect board 21. This marking area 211 is used to place the bait 22. With this specific marking area 211, placing and replacing the bait 22 is more convenient and accurate, preventing the bait 22 from being scattered randomly or improperly placed, ensuring the consistency of the bait 22's position each time it is used, thus stabilizing the trapping effect. Specifically, the marking area 211 is a rectangular frame drawn with dotted lines, which is easy to draw and highly recognizable.

[0046] Furthermore, the marking area 211 is located at the center of the sticky insect board 21, ensuring that the bait 22 placed therein is in the core area of ​​the sticky insect board 21. Since insects attracted to the bait 22 typically move directly towards the center, this maximizes the probability of insects contacting the sticky insect board 21, thereby enhancing the trapping effect. The centrally located marking area 211 allows the attraction of the bait 22 to radiate evenly in all directions, ensuring that insects can reach the bait 22 within the shortest path regardless of their approach direction, thus increasing the likelihood of being captured by the sticky insect board 21. In other embodiments, multiple baits 22 may be provided, or the bait 22 may be placed at other locations on the sticky insect board 21; this is not limited here.

[0047] See Figure 5 Specifically, the bait 22 is made of naturally air-dried locusts with eggs (moisture content 10%-20%, legs, antennae, and wings removed), 4-5 cm long and 0.8-1 cm wide. Under storage conditions, the locusts with eggs are wrapped in vacuum packaging film 23 and removed when needed. Naturally air-dried locusts with eggs have a natural attraction for bait 22, exhibiting a strong attraction effect on dermestid pests and strong targeting. Vacuum packaging film 23 effectively maintains the freshness and effectiveness of the bait 22, preventing it from becoming damp, oxidized, spoiled, or contaminated by other organisms during storage, thus extending its shelf life and usability. In other embodiments, when different insects need to be attracted, the bait 22 can be selected based on the characteristics of different insects; this is not limited here.

[0048] The above embodiments merely illustrate the basic principles and characteristics of this utility model. This utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An insect trapping device for trapping dermestid insects, characterized in that, include: A folding plate (1) includes multiple plates (11) connected in sequence. Two adjacent plates (11) are bent at an angle along a first straight line. Two plates (11) located at the beginning and end of the folding plate (1) are detachably connected. The multiple plates (11) form an accommodating space (12). The accommodating space (12) has an opening on each side along a second straight line, and the opening connects the accommodating space (12) to the outside. The first straight line and the second straight line are perpendicular to each other. The trapping assembly (2) includes a sticky insect board (21) and a bait (22). The sticky insect board (21) is detachably disposed within the accommodating space (12), and the bait (22) is detachably disposed on the sticky insect board (21). Insects cannot move after contacting the sticky insect board (21). A marking area (211) is engraved on the top surface of the sticky insect board (21), and the marking area (211) is used to place the bait (22). The marking area (211) is located at the center of the sticky insect board (21). The surface of the sticky insect board (21) is yellow.

2. The insect trapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The folding plate (1) includes three plate bodies (11), and the included angle between two adjacent plate bodies (11) is 60 degrees.

3. The insect trapping device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The trapping assembly (2) is provided on the middle plate (11). In the two plates (11) located at both ends, one plate (11) has a folding plate (13) at its end and the other plate (11) has a fixing plate (14) at its end. The fixing plate (14) has a positioning groove (141) and the folding plate (13) can pass through the positioning groove (141) and connect with the other plate (11).

4. The insect trapping device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixing plate (14) is provided with two hook holes (142), which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the positioning groove (141).

5. The insect trapping device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the sticky insect board (21) is provided with an adhesive part (212), and the sticky insect board (21) is adhered to the board body (11) through the adhesive part (212).

6. The insect trapping device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The area of ​​the sticky insect board (21) is greater than or equal to three-quarters of the area of ​​the board body (11).

7. The insect trapping device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The folding board (1) is made of coated paper.

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